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Items Prohibited by Post to 🇮🇳 India

CUSTOMS AUTHORITYCentral Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
PROHIBITED ITEMS13
RESTRICTED ITEMS9

COUNTRY POSTING POLICY

India Post and customs assess all international parcels. No effective de minimis for e-commerce imports. Non-commercial gifts under INR 5,000 may be exempt. All taxable items require payment before release.

Prohibited Items

The following items cannot be sent by post to India.

Vape E Cigarette

Import of vape products banned

PROHIBITED

Alcohol Spirits

Alcohol / Spirits is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

PROHIBITED

Tobacco Cigarettes

Tobacco Cigarettes is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

PROHIBITED

Cbd Oil

CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

PROHIBITED

Cannabis Seeds

Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

PROHIBITED

Coins Collectible

Collectible coins (numismatic) is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

PROHIBITED

Firearms

Firearms is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

PROHIBITED

Pepper Spray

Pepper Spray is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

PROHIBITED

Pocket Knife

Pocket Knife is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

PROHIBITED

Ammunition Sporting

Sporting ammunition is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

PROHIBITED

Counterfeit Goods Warning

Counterfeit Goods is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

PROHIBITED

Ivory Cites

Ivory & CITES-Listed Items is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

PROHIBITED

Antiquities

Antiquities is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

PROHIBITED

Restricted Items

Gold Jewellery

High duties and import restrictions

Limit: Personal gift exemption up to INR 50,000

RESTRICTED

Power Bank Lithium

India Post restricts lithium batteries

Limit: Under 100Wh in device

RESTRICTED

Hemp Seeds Sterilised

Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit when posted to India.

RESTRICTED

Codeine Medication

Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to India.

RESTRICTED

Adderall Medication

Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to India.

RESTRICTED

Tramadol Medication

Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to India.

RESTRICTED

Meat Products

Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to India.

RESTRICTED

Dairy Products

Dairy Products requires declaration / permit when posted to India.

RESTRICTED

Fresh Fruit

Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to India.

RESTRICTED

Carrier-Level Restrictions

These carriers have additional prohibited items specific to India.

  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Drone components without DGCA approval

FedEx International

Full carrier profile →
  • Satellite phones without license
  • Maps depicting incorrect borders
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Drone components without DGCA approval

Royal Mail International

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Drone components without DGCA approval

USPS International

Full carrier profile →
  • Maps showing disputed territories incorrectly
  • Satellite phones

Australia Post International

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Drone components without DGCA approval

Canada Post International

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Drone components without DGCA approval
  • Satellite phones without WPC license

EMS (Express Mail Service)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Drone components without DGCA approval

Yamato Transport (TA-Q-BIN)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Drone components without DGCA approval
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Drone components without DGCA approval

DPD (Deutscher Paket Dienst)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
  • Asbestos-containing products
  • CITES Appendix I species + products
  • Drone components without DGCA approval

GLS (General Logistics Systems)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
  • Asbestos-containing products
  • CITES Appendix I species + products
  • Drone components without DGCA approval

La Poste / Colissimo

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
  • Asbestos-containing products
  • CITES Appendix I species + products
  • Drone components without DGCA approval

Deutsche Post / DHL Paket

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
  • Asbestos-containing products
  • CITES Appendix I species + products
  • Drone components without DGCA approval

China Post (EMS)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Drone components without DGCA approval

Japan Post (Yu-Pack)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Drone components without DGCA approval

Korea Post (EMS Korea)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Drone components without DGCA approval

India Post (Speed Post)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Drone components without DGCA approval
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Drone components without DGCA approval
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Drone components without DGCA approval
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
  • Asbestos-containing products
  • CITES Appendix I species + products
  • Drone components without DGCA approval

Evri (formerly Hermes UK)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
  • Asbestos-containing products
  • CITES Appendix I species + products
  • Drone components without DGCA approval
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
  • Asbestos-containing products
  • CITES Appendix I species + products
  • Drone components without DGCA approval
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Drone components without DGCA approval

SF Express (Shun Feng)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Drone components without DGCA approval

Pos Malaysia (Pos Laju)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Drone components without DGCA approval

SingPost (Singapore Post)

Full carrier profile →
  • E-cigarettes + vape pods + e-liquid
  • Cannabis-derived products + CBD oil
  • Poppy seeds + papaver-derived products
  • Alcohol (postal regulations)
  • Drone components without DGCA approval
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